Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001424
- Phone: (860) 444-8444
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
16.48%FINANCIAL AID RATE
47%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$47,713Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Wesleyan University
15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT
Wesleyan University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Middletown, CT, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Wesleyan University is nearly 3,200 yearly.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including:
- Social Sciences
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Psychology
- English Language And Literature
- Visual And Performing Arts
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1945 to 2230 for the SAT exam and within the range of 30 to 33 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. Only 21 percent of applicants are accepted to the school due to the huge number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spots. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $48,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Students enrolled at Wesleyan University may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Wesleyan University Cardinals participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.wesleyan.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Wesleyan University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Wesleyan University is about 3,200, where graduate students make up roughly 25% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $57,000-$68,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,800 to $2,100 per unit
- The estimated cost for on campus housing and meals is around $19,000, which includes nineteen meals provided each week
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 47% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 42% | $48,669 |
Receiving Student Loans | 27% | $5,828 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Wesleyan University may offer services like those listed below:- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Wesleyan University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Wesleyan University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Wesleyan University.
- Trinity College in West Haven, CT (13 miles away)
- Albertus Magnus College in Gunnison, CO (21 miles away)
- Connecticut College in Cromwell, CT (32 miles away)
- Mount Holyoke College in Beverly, MA (48 miles away)
- Smith College in Great Barrington, MA (53 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Review a complete list of all the Connecticut colleges
- Find out what other private colleges are located in Connecticut
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001424
- Phone: (860) 444-8444
- School Homepage